BABYMETAL Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Re-Recorded, Growl-Heavy “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!”

BABYMETAL are officially celebrating their 15^th anniversary with a surprise release—a newly re-recorded, heavier version of their early fan favorite “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!”

The updated take on the original 2012 single arrived today, January 5, with the band confirming on social media that the release commemorates “the 15^th anniversary of its formation.” The revamped track has been reborn as “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! (15^th Night Ver.)”

While the new version preserves the breakneck pace, melodic hooks, and thrash-inflected energy that made the original a cult classic, it introduces a major upgrade: new death growls from MOMOMETAL, adding a significantly heavier edge to the song. The re-recording highlights how far BABYMETAL have evolved since their early days, blending their trademark pop-metal chaos with a more extreme modern metal sensibility.

Alongside the track, BABYMETAL also dropped a brand-new music video, which sees the band headbanging both inside and outside an old-school arcade. To further mark the milestone, BABYMETAL are releasing an ultra-limited 15^th anniversary CD featuring “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! (15th Night Ver.).”

The CD will be available in limited quantities beginning January 7, 2026, at the “BABYMETAL FIRST EVER POP-UP IN TOKYO” event, held on the first floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Tokyo. The CD will also be sold at the merchandise booths during BABYMETAL‘s upcoming special live performances, LEGEND – METAL FORTH, taking place January 10 and 11, 2026, at Saitama Super Arena.

As a purchase bonus, fans will receive one randomly selected postcard (three designs total) featuring costumes from the new music video. Hidden among these is a rare “THE CHOSEN 15” card, with only 15 copies in existence worldwide.

In addition, BABYMETAL announced a “15^th Night Studded Battle Long Jacket,” designed to match the studded outfits worn in the new video. Only 15 jackets will be produced, with availability determined via a lottery sale through the official A!SMART online store. The jacket will also be on display at the Tokyo pop-up store.